Transport Manager

Transport Manager

Location:

Southampton, UK

Salary:
Up to £50,000pa (DOE)

Working Hours:

Full Time:
Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)

Are you an experienced Transport Manager and leader, looking to kick-start a new career for an established and growing Road Haulage company? This role could be excellent for you!

My client is looking for an experienced Transport Manager who holds a TM CPC to join their team based Southampton, to manage and support drivers and the fleet of HGV Class 1 and 2 vehicles.

• 25 days holiday + banks
• Company Pension
• Employee Discount Scheme
• On-site parking
• Excellent and on-going training programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

• Lead driver compliance by managing drivers' hours, Working Time Directive (WTD), tachograph records, CPC requirements, and licence verification.
• Ensure the fleet remains fully roadworthy and compliant by overseeing vehicle maintenance, inspections, and transport operations.
• Act as the nominated Transport Manager, ensuring adherence to Operator Licence undertakings, DVSA regulations, and all relevant transport legislation.
• Maintain robust, audit-ready compliance systems, carry out internal compliance reviews, and prepare for DVSA and Traffic Commissioner inspections.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop transport personnel while investigating incidents, implementing corrective actions, and promoting continuous improvement through driver training and briefings.

• Transport Managers CPC is essential.
• Previous experience working with and routing Heavy Goods Vehicles
• Previous experience handling fleet management and the booking of MOTs and Servicing
• Previous experience speaking with and managing drivers
• Driver's CPC (Class 1 or
  2) is desirable.